SEASONAL - Park Ranger

City of Oak Park•Oak Park, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Patrols and maintains order in city parks and recreation facilities to promote and enhance the well-being, safety, and enjoyment of the facilities by the public. Monitors park and recreation facilities and maintains order during programmed and non-programmed activities. Serves as a source of information to park and recreation facility visitors. Strives to ensure the safety of each and every park and recreation facility visitor. Assists other department employees in conducting recreational programs and activities. Maintains communication with law enforcement personnel, and reports problems in the parks immediately to the appropriate authorities. Enforces city ordinances and recreation department policies and procedures as required in the parks and surrounding city areas. Completes reports as required such as daily logs, vehicle safety checks, incident and accident reports and other necessary documentation and reports. Participates in staff meetings, special events sponsored by the department; works cooperatively with other recreation and city staff. Acts as a liaison between the department and users of the parks and recreation facilities. May be asked to perform other duties related to the day-to-day operation of the department.

Requirements

Must be able to complete a city application and pass an oral interview.
Customer service experience working with teens and the general public.
Ability to resolve and mediate disputes.
Able to communicate effectively with the public.
Initiative and resourcefulness in handling problems.
Must be physically able to perform duties, including ability to lift boxes, bags, tables, chairs, and other equipment or trash, up to 50 pounds.
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

Nice To Haves

CPR and Red Cross training preferred.
Possess training and experience in conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

Patrols and maintains order in city parks and recreation facilities.
Monitors park and recreation facilities and maintains order during programmed and non-programmed activities.
Serves as a source of information to park and recreation facility visitors.
Ensures the safety of park and recreation facility visitors.
Assists other department employees in conducting recreational programs and activities.
Maintains communication with law enforcement personnel and reports problems.
Enforces city ordinances and recreation department policies and procedures.
Completes reports such as daily logs, vehicle safety checks, incident and accident reports.
Participates in staff meetings and special events.
Acts as a liaison between the department and users of the parks and recreation facilities.
Performs other duties as assigned.